Job summary
The Grove Medical Group is a forward-thinking GP practice
operating in Gosforth Newcastle. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate
Practice Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality care to our patients as
part of our established multidisciplinary team.
The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering
high-quality, patient-centred care through a variety of nursing services
including chronic disease management, immunisations, including travel
vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion. The
successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within their
professional scope of Practice, as well as collaboratively with the wider
clinical team to meet the needs of our patient population.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will support the delivery of high-quality nursing care and contribute to the smooth operation of clinical services. Key responsibilities include:
- Always ensuring patient confidentiality and respecting privacy.
- Embracing and supporting changes aimed at improving service delivery.
- Providing compassionate, courteous, and respectful care to all.
- Demonstrating competence through the timely and effective completion of assigned tasks.
- Adhering to health and safety policies and relevant legislation.
- Promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work.
- Managing personal workload and resources effectively.
- Actively contributing to team improvement through self-reflection and collaborative feedback.
About us
The Grove Medical Group is a friendly, innovative, and
patient-focused GP practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
We are a forward-thinking GP practice in
Newcastle. We use a digital Triage system that gives patients easy access and
quick solutions.
Our experienced and enthusiastic teams work hard to provide
high-quality care for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering
high-quality, patient-centred care through a variety of nursing services
including chronic disease management, immunisations, including travel
vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion. The
successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within their
professional scope of Practice, as well as collaboratively with the wider
clinical team to meet the needs of our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering
high-quality, patient-centred care through a variety of nursing services
including chronic disease management, immunisations, including travel
vaccinations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion. The
successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously within their
professional scope of Practice, as well as collaboratively with the wider
clinical team to meet the needs of our patient population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse -current registration NMC with no restrictions
- Degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree -Chronic Disease Management
- Nurse prescriber / Independent prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment as a practice nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. QOF
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes on SystmOne
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Evidence of continuing professional development CPD commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service -DBS check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Excellent communication skills written and oral
- Effective time management planning and organising
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Immunisations routine, childhood
- Chronic disease management
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health area
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse -current registration NMC with no restrictions
- Degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree -Chronic Disease Management
- Nurse prescriber / Independent prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment as a practice nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of quality initiatives i.e. QOF
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes on SystmOne
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Evidence of continuing professional development CPD commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service -DBS check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Excellent communication skills written and oral
- Effective time management planning and organising
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Immunisations routine, childhood
- Chronic disease management
- Travel medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health area
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
